Conveyance Engineer - Project Manager

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Merit-based rewards

Hybrid work model

Work-life balance

Professional growth

Job summary

Tetra Tech’s Water Team in Irvine seeks a Conveyance Engineer – Project Manager to lead municipal water projects, overseeing planning through construction with a focus on reliable water delivery in California. The role requires 10+ years in water conveyance and CA PE preferred, with hybrid work flexibility.

Responsibilities include leading large interdisciplinary teams, managing budgets, and developing client relationships for project pursuits and interviews. Travel about 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• California PE registration preferred, or ability to obtain within six months.
• 10+ years of experience with water/wastewater conveyance systems and leading large projects.
• Strong business development skills and proficiency with project management tools.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel ~10%.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Lead major water and wastewater conveyance projects from planning through construction.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to support decision‑making and oversee schedules and budgets.
• Manage large, interdisciplinary teams of internal staff and subconsultants to deliver innovative solutions.
• Provide technical solutions for water distribution and transmission systems, pumps, pipelines, tunnels, tanks, and facilities.
• Deliver comprehensive construction contract documentation to meet client goals.
• Support marketing and business development activities including pursuits and project interviews.
• Mentor professionals and grow the team by recruiting and developing talent.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Join Tetra Tech’s Water Team in Irvine to shape, modernize, and safeguard municipal and regional water infrastructure across Orange County and beyond. As a Conveyance Engineer – Project Manager, you’ll lead a team that specializes in the engineering of public water systems to upgrade aging infrastructure, provide sustainable solutions, and deliver innovative approaches that preserve safe and reliable water delivery for California.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Essential Functions

Lead major water and wastewater conveyance projects and programs from planning through construction.

Collaborate closely with external clients and stakeholders to support decision‑making and oversee program schedules and budgets.

Manage large, interdisciplinary teams of internal staff and subconsultants to deliver high‑quality, innovative solutions.

Provide technical solutions focused on water distribution and transmission mains, pump stations, large‑diameter pipelines, tunnels, wells, storage tanks, wastewater lift stations, trunk and force mains, and collection systems.

Deliver comprehensive contract documentation for construction that achieves client goals and maximizes benefits to municipalities and utilities.

Provide technical expertise and leadership to develop relationships with clients and decision makers, and to support marketing and business development activities including pursuits, proposals, and project interviews.

Mentor professionals and grow the team by identifying, recruiting, and developing high‑quality talent.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.

Registration as a Professional Civil or Mechanical Engineer required (California PE preferred, or ability to obtain within six months).

10+ years of experience with water/wastewater conveyance systems, including demonstrated success leading large, complex projects and multi‑disciplinary teams.

Strong business development skills and proficiency in project management tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam.

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel approximately 10%.

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.

Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.

Experience managing conveyance projects for municipal utilities within California.

Familiarity with trenchless technologies, pipeline condition assessment, and asset management programs.

Active participation in professional organizations such as AWWA, ASCE, or WEF.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to:

Sit, stand, and use standard office equipment for extended periods.

Lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Walk on uneven terrain and navigate active construction sites safely.

This position primarily operates in an office setting with hybrid flexibility. Occasional travel to project sites, client meetings, or field locations may be required. Site visits may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions, construction sites, and active infrastructure environments.

Additional Information

This position offers a hybrid work schedule with flexibility to balance office collaboration and remote work.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits.
• Merit‑based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth

CA Salary: $126,000-$180,000 dependent on experience

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high‑end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science ® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

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